Michael Blanton

About Michael Blanton

With over two decades in tech leadership—spanning roles as Sr. Solutions Architect, CTO, and Head of Customer Implementation—I’ve built my career at the intersection of technical innovation and business strategy. At companies like Visa, Affirm, and Trustly, I led teams through complex integrations, scaled transformative solutions, and helped customers unlock new growth opportunities.After several years in founding engineering and core development—deepening my expertise in full-stack and serverless architectures—I’ve returned to a customer-facing role where I thrive: collaborating with executives and developers alike to design, implement, and scale solutions that truly move the needle.Today at Bridge, I’m focused on helping ambitious companies reimagine how money moves—building next-generation payment infrastructure with global impact.

Experience

1. Solutions Bridge

   Bridge

   Aug 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Driving the future of payments by connecting ambitious teams with the tools to launch, expand, and innovate on Bridge. I translate bold ideas into real-world solutions that accelerate adoption and transform customer experiences.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  BSB, eBusiness

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Saas
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Development
• Cloud Computing
• Salesforce.com
• Payment Card Processing
• Lead Generation
• Start-Ups
• Mobile Commerce
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Analysis
• Mobile Devices
• Crm
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Payment Systems
• Credit Cards
• E-Commerce
• Mobile Payments
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Leadership
• Product Management
• Payments
• Enterprise Software
• Agile Methodologies
• Integration
• Go-to-Market Strategy